| kerion | A granulomatous secondarily infected lesion complicating fungal infection of the hair; typically, a raised boggy lesion. Origin: G. Kerion, honeycomb; a skin disease, fr. Keros, beeswax (05 Mar 2000) |
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| Celsus kerion | An inflammatory fungus infection of the scalp and beard, marked by pustules and a boggy infiltration of the surrounding parts; most commonly caused by Microsporum audouinii. Synonym: Celsus kerion. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| tinea kerion | An inflammatory fungus infection of the scalp and beard, marked by pustules and a boggy infiltration of the surrounding parts; most commonly caused by Microsporum audouinii. Synonym: Celsus kerion. (05 Mar 2000) |